""I think it's a strength. It's not a liability. I feel like it creates more of a connection with me and the community, because there's so many people that are justice-impacted.""
""Getting arrested and convicted for multiple crimes, including carrying a concealed loaded gun, should disqualify Estuardo in this race. Instead, the Democratic Socialists of L.A. are propping up his candidacy and hiding his criminal past from voters who deserve to know the truth.""
Estuardo Mazariegos, a candidate for Los Angeles City Council, views his past gun conviction as a strength that connects him with the community. He has a history of felony gun possession and shoplifting but believes these experiences resonate with many constituents. Mazariegos leads a grassroots advocacy organization and is supported by the Democratic Socialists of America. His opponent, Jose Ugarte, argues that Mazariegos' criminal history should disqualify him from the race, raising concerns about transparency in the election.
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